Goldner Family Charity Foundation
The organization is a private foundation that primarily supports charitable, educational, and religious initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through various forms of assistance, particularly within the Jewish community. The foundation funds a range of causes, including educational institutions, religious organizations, and general charitable efforts. It serves diverse populations, focusing on those in need of support and resources. The foundation is based in New York and has a significant focus on grantmaking in both New York and New Jersey.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized charitable or faith‑based organizations, particularly Jewish religious, educational, or community service groups with a regional connection to NY/NJ and need for modest unrestricted or program support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a charity, congregation, or educational program serving Jewish communities or local human services.
- • Request size is modest (typically a few hundred to a few thousand dollars).
- • Demonstrable local or regional connection to New York/New Jersey community networks.
- • Willingness to apply via a concise letter and to use a rolling submission timeline.
Geography
Giving reaches six states in the latest year but is regionally concentrated; New Jersey and New York together account for the large majority of dollars (NJ about 53% and NY about 45% in 2024).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 49 distinct recipients in 2024 across charitable, educational, and religious purposes, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover and entry (30 new recipients in 2024, a new‑recipient rate around 61%), and a visible letter‑submission route and named contact, indicating unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
